Kirsten, again.

Probably banging my head against a brick wall, but...

September Priorities Survey

Which of the following issues are you most concerned about?

Affordable health care

Immigration

A strong economy

Our democracy

X All of the above 

 

Are there any other issues on your mind?

I need a federal government that follows the Constitution, is limited by law, and truly supports American values.

I need immigrants to do as my grandparents did - apply to come here legally and then integrate into American society.

A strong economy will follow a debt-free federal government with minimal taxes and regulations, and vigorous prosecution of those who flaunt federal anti-trust, price-fixing, and conspiracy laws - like health care organizations, doctors, hospitals, insurance and drug companies.

We have a representative republic, not a democracy. Stop saying that.

Are you concerned that the Republican Congress will take us backward on the issues you care about? 

 

X Yes, I’m concerned that the Republican Congress is taking us backward on important issues.

No, I trust the Republican Congress to move us forward on the issues I care about. 

(What can one say?  Jugearscare must go!)

President Trump decided to end DACA, which leaves nearly 700,000 young people who were brought to the United States as children at risk of deportation from the only home many of them have ever known. Is it important to take action and create a path to citizenship for these children and young adults?

Yes, we must create a path to citizenship for the 700,000 DACA recipients who came to this country as young children.

X No, we should let these young people face deportation.

 (Their parents made the decision to violate our laws - the children's misery is the direct result of that.)

President Trump chose to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement despite the dire threat climate change poses to our health, our security and our economy. Are you worried about the Trump administration’s climate denial?

Yes, I’m worried that climate change will get worse due to inaction.

X No, it’s fine to ignore climate change. 

(Show me proof man has the power to override the Sun's effect...)

 

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has proposed cutting $9.2 billion from the federal education budget and has rolled back protections for student loan borrowers. Are you worried about DeVos’s ideological agenda?

Yes, I’m worried about DeVos’s ideological agenda.

X No, I’m not worried about DeVos’s ideological agenda. 

 

(Let's use charged language, shall we? The federal government has no business having a Department of Education in the first place, let alone anything to do with student loans.)

 

 How important is it to you to support Democrats who will fight for our fundamental values in Washington?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

X Not at all important 

(Yet she still sends me these emails...)

 

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For what it's worth...

Another Kirsten survey

Her comments in italics - my answers in regular font.

As kids across the country head back to school and Congress returns to session, I hope you’ll take a minute to let me know what’s on your mind.

What kind of world would you like to leave our children?

One that values individual freedom above all other things. One that has a minimal government, firmly under control of a strong, well written Constitution. One where corrupt politicians spend long terms in prison rather than being re-elected.

One where a photo ID is required to vote, and immigrants apply to be admitted to the country rather than sneaking in.

One where everyone is treated equally, and expected to carry their own weight. One where no one can expect to live off the labors of another.

One where they are free to learn the true history of our country, without the teacher's personal opinions treated as fact.

One where people are born with a gender, and either live with that, or pay for any changes they desire out of their own pocket.

One where the government is forbidden from raising taxes without a majority of Americans agreeing to the change.

One where elected officials do not have the power to raise their own salaries.

Do any particular issues before Congress or the Supreme Court concern you or make you hopeful when you think about your children's futures?

The fact that Jugearscare has not been repealed, the Mexican border wall is not under construction, the health care crisis has not been addressed by vigorous prosecution of officials in drug, hospital, and insurance companies for racketeering, and that our state public schools have any kind of federal oversight.

What do you think leaders in Washington and in your local government can do to help build a brighter future for every child?

Repeal Jugearscare, repeal the income tax, end DACA, enforce the law as written, and the Constitution as written.

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It feels good to unload...

Kirsten Gillibrand wants my opinions!

Been getting emails from her for a long time. She has been sending links to these surveys for a few months now, and I reply religiously.

Here's an example:

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Priorities Survey

Thank you for taking the time to let me know about what's on your mind. Will you take a minute to tell me more about your priorities? – Kirsten

We’re facing threats to our values from the Trump administration and from the GOP Congress. What issues are you most concerned about? (Check all that apply.)

 

Immigration

Access to affordable health care

Abortion rights

LGBTQ rights

Medicare and Social Security

Sexual assault on campus and in our military

Climate change

Workplace equality for women

Foreign interference in our elections

 
Any other issues on your mind?

My response:

Immigration - do it legally or stay home. Build the wall to help keep out the criminals.

Health care - repeal Jugearscare root and branch, prosecute hospitals, doctors, drug companies and insurers who collude to fix prices. 100 year old laws need enforcing here.

Abortion rights - there are none. Get a Constitutional amendment passed if you want the federal government involved here, otherwise, it's state's rights.

LB*** rights - see last comment.

Medicare and Social Security. I get both - and would love to see both programs abolished. Fix health care and get rid of the IRS - let people take care of the rest themselves.

Sexual assault - there are laws already. Enforce them fairly and equally at the state and local level. What happens on base is a matter for a court-martial.

Climate change - it's real, we didn't start it, we can't stop it. Look up - see that bright thing in the sky? It's the sun, and IT is the cause. Man is too puny to change the Earth's climate.

Workplace equality for women - states' rights at best.

Foreign influence - treat it like espionage. That's what the CIA is for, right?

You really want to help America? How about a federal law to stop email spam and robocalls, as well as Caller ID abuse? We have an FCC that has authority in these areas - use it!

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Waste of my time? Probably, but who knows?

Kirsten speaks

Ohmygod - 
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Chuck,

Seven times.

Republicans have voted seven times to restrict a woman’s right to choose. Their heinous disregard for women’s rights has gone way, way too far.

Today, they’re forcing a vote on the House floor that puts radical ideology first – and a woman’s health last. 

The absurdly named “Protect Life Act” (HR 358) allows hospitals to refuse to perform an abortion, even when a woman's life is in jeopardy.

It’s unconscionable – and we need to fight back. I’m standing up to the radical right who are trying to force their values on the rest of us. With your help, we can stop this madness right now.

Click here to defend a woman’s right to choose. House Republicans are continuing their all-out crusade against reproductive rights and I need you to fight back right this minute.

Ever since the GOP took control of the House of Representatives, they’ve been on an anti-woman crusade. First they tried redefining rape. Now they want to allow hospitals to refuse life-saving care.
It's outrageous that anyone would even think up a bill like this, let alone vote to pass it. We have to stop the GOP extremists – add your voice today to show them how outnumbered they are in this fight.

Click here to defend a woman’s right to choose. House Republicans have launched an all-out crusade against reproductive rights and I need you to fight back right this minute.

Every time they try to take away our rights, we have to stand together and tell them “No!” loud and clear – it’s the only way to fight back against them. Join me today.

Thank you for standing with me,
Kirsten

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What about the unborn human being involved, Kirsten?

It's absurd to protect human life? I guess so - seeing how many of your ilk have tried to eliminate the Second Amendment and self-defense.

"Life-saving care" that kills an unborn. Typical Demonrat moral relativity.

Ain't it cure how she echoes her Savior's line about "right this minute"? What a good Osama-ite she is!

Chuckie Schumer wants my help!

The same Chuckie Schumer who wants to be able to ban people from ever owning a gun because of their ARREST record, not their actual criminal record, just sent me this:


Dear Chuck,

The Republicans are coming at us from every possible direction – health care, women’s freedom to choose, workers’ rights, environmental protection.

If I could choose anyone to be my partner in fighting these battles, it would be Kirsten Gillibrand.

Kirsten has proven herself to be a dogged defender of equal rights and committed to bringing relief to Americans who are struggling in this challenging economy. I know I can count on her to never back down, even in the face of extremist opponents.

All of us have benefited so much from having Kirsten in the U.S. Senate, so all of us need to do whatever we can to keep her there. Please join me in supporting Kirsten’s 2012 re-election bid by making a donation before the end-of-quarter deadline. She needs to raise $100,000 before March 31 so she can start this race in the best position possible.

Click here to make your donation to Kirsten’s campaign before March 31. This is the first important filing deadline for Kirsten, and she needs to make as strong a showing as possible.

It’s distressing to watch what the Republicans are doing. By attacking women’s reproductive rights, preventing collective bargaining and standing in the way of health care for all, they’re trying to demolish years and years of progress.

But even as some veer towards a dangerous radicalism, Kirsten sticks to her progressive principles. She doesn’t base her beliefs on anything except what she knows to be right and just. That’s why she’s staying the course on things such as marriage equality and freedom of choice.

We need to keep Kirsten in the Senate, but the only way we can is if all of us join together today. With your help we can show the pundits that the grassroots are behind Kirsten and she’s going to have the resources she needs to fight the tough battle ahead. The Republicans sure aren’t going to make it easy – so these early months are critical.

Click here to make your donation to Kirsten’s campaign before the crucial March 31 deadline. She needs to raise $100,000 so she’s well-prepared to take on the Republicans and win in 2012.

I think we can all agree that Kirsten has already done so much for the state of New York and America as a whole during her time in the Senate. I've no doubt she’ll continue that impressive record moving forward.

Sincerely,

Senator Chuck Schumer
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Kirsten Gillibrand is the dame who ran on a platform of being a gun-owner and pro gun rights, if I remember correctly - and since has found her true calling as one of Chuckie's sycophants. The only civil rights she is 100% behind involve killing people long before they could ever vote non-Demonrat, apparently. Call a spade a spade, Chuckie - it's not reproductive rights, it's ABORTION. 


Personally, I think the Supreme Court overstepped their bounds in Roe vs. Wade, and that the federal government has no interest whatever in sex or reproduction - either pro or con. At the best, it should be a state's rights matter.


If enough people get elected and propose a Constitutional amendment defining person-hood beginning at birth, then there's a legal basis to outlaw it. I am fearful of any new federal law being enacted - any law at all - seeing the track record of our "legislators". Every law they have passed in the last 100 years or more has turned out to cause problems, or has been corrupted and warped away from its' original purpose.